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STAFFORD SPRINGS
STAFFORD PALACE THEATER
ABOUT
The Stafford Palace Theater is a restored vaudeville theater located at 75 Main Street in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, approximately 45 minutes from Hartford. The venue hosts live entertainment in a historic setting with capacity for approximately 240 seated or 525 standing guests.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The theater presents a mix of live music, comedy, film screenings, and annual events throughout the year. The restored space retains its historic character while serving as a modern entertainment venue for the Stafford Springs community and surrounding area.
HISTORY
Originally opened around 1900 as a vaudeville theater, the venue was known by several names including the Welles Theater, The Comique, The Woods, and The Palace. It served as a community gathering place for vaudeville, silent movies, and talkies before operating as a movie theater through 1960. The building was restored and reopened as a performing arts venue in the 2010s.
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